What to do in case of...
...overdose on drugs or alcohol
CALL 911 or Emergency Room:
St. John’s Hospital - 885-2115
Cox Center South - 875-2823
Cox Center North - 269-3193
Do not leave the person alone. Turn the victim on his/her side
to prevent choking in case of vomiting.
If you live in a residence hall tell a staff member that there is an emergency
WARNING SIGNS OF ACUTE ALCOHOL POISONING:
(Do not wait for all the signs to be present)
person is unconscious or semiconscious.
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person has cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
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slow breathing (less than 8 breaths per minute)
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irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
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no response to pinching the skin
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vomiting while passed out, and not waking after vomiting
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seizures
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS EXIST, CALL 911!!!
If you have difficulty coping after the emergency, contact the Counseling and Testing Center
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